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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1975
Page
4
Governor Longley faces scrutiny as aides issue clarifications after remarks about leakers dubbed pimps. The stir echoes past disputes with the media and risks adopting an Agnew style, though as governor his words are public business and merit accountability.
Maine lawmakers vent frustration after months without progress and seek swift reform. Reporters tally proposed changes like transferring two thirds of bills to agencies, cutting drafting and printing costs, and using a Claims Commission to handle bear-damage reimbursements while counties regain home rule.
A quirky collection of quotes includes a Chicago Tribune line about success and relatives, a man recalling back pain and lumbago to his wife, a Baptist Courier quip about language barriers, a toothpaste ad claim, and Red Blanchard's joke in Wallace's Farmer.
A brief notice lists Alta W Foster 1891 1971 and another Whitehouse lineage with birth years 1889 1972. W Paul Casavant is identified as Publisher and Charles C Sutton as Managing Editor with Gladys M Whitehouse as President and Treasurer.
Anthony Lewis recounts a dispute among journalists over interpretations of U.S. China policy, referencing Joseph Alsop’s 1950 Saturday Evening Post series Why We Lost China and Alsop’s 1950 letter to the New York Times denying the quoted arguments. The piece recalls the China episode as part of a broader debate on blame for missteps in Asia.
A New York Times column by Russell Baker offers a breezy defense of America, praising figures from Ford to Kissinger and extolling economic, social, and national strength. It playfully contrasts optimism with skeptical foreign policy commentary, then shifts to a critical appraisal of past American China policy and Stilwell era influence, citing Whittaker Chambers and Alsop.
Washington report alleges Watergate style schemes by federal inspectors to entrap agents. It cites cases involving Tartaglino, loaded pistols, phony IDs, and bribery schemes, leading to court rebukes and at least one officer's suicide amid pressure to cooperate.
Local letter writer urges Maine residents to reconsider building a new hospital. He cites unemployment, economic strain, and heavy outside consultants as a reason to postpone such spending. He argues the Webber facility currently suffices and warns against burdening the community with costly, long‑term commitments.
Reader urges Memorial Park as the best site for the Police and Fire Complex over Titcomb Farm. The letter cites central location and crime deterrence, warns of traffic risks near the high school, potential delays to emergency services, and protection of the Youth Center and superintendent’s office. It asks veterans to consider dedication to all veterans.
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